Gerald Sacks, M.D.
NPI 1205906781 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Sacks, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1205906781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205906781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G66354 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,291 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 2,441 | $138 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 271 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 244 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 149 | $194 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 137 | $81 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 379 | 101 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 259 | 54 |
| Celecoxib | 129 | 35 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 60 | 19 |
| Methocarbamol | 57 | 26 |
| Pregabalin | 50 | 16 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 49 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,572 across 82 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2001 Santa Monica BlvdSuite 480-WSanta Monica, CA 90404-2102Phone: (310) 264-7314Fax: (310) 315-4984
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-09
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Sacks's NPI number?
- Gerald Sacks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205906781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Sacks's specialty?
- Gerald Sacks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerald Sacks located?
- Gerald Sacks's practice location on file with NPPES is 2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 300e, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2148.
- What is Gerald Sacks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Sacks is (310) 264-7314.
- Does Gerald Sacks accept Medicare?
- Gerald Sacks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Sacks's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Sacks's NPI (1205906781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.